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Marc Overmars is in talks with Steven Berghuis about a transfer to Royal Antwerp. According to Maurice Steijn, Ajax’s winger annex midfielder has indicated that he wants to stay with Ajax, but according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the situation is really different.
The Belgian journalist reports that Overmars is in talks with Berghuis. The Orange-international would be in the picture at the Great Old as the replacement for Calvin Stengs, who chose a transfer to Feyenoord over a transfer to Royal Antwerp at the last minute.
????⚪️ In search of a ‘key player’, Royal #Antwerp FC have made contact with Steven Berghuis (31 yo) in their search to replace the aborted arrival of Calvin Stengs.
????????????️ Discussions on personal terms have already taken place with the Dutch offensive midfielder from #Ajax… pic.twitter.com/cZ9X7d87A1— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) August 7, 2023
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Tavolieri’s message is most remarkable. Especially after the statements of Maurice Steijn last Sunday. “Berghuis wants to stay with Ajax,” the coach emphasized on Sunday after Ajax’s 3-1 practice defeat against Borussia Dortmund, in conversation with Voetbal International. Klaas too. At least, let me put it this way: I spoke with Berghuis yesterday. He is very proud that he wears the Ajax shirt. He really wants to stay at Ajax.”
Berghuis still has a contract with Ajax until mid-2025 and recently sounded the alarm at the club due to the lack of reinforcements. Not much later it started to look like the attacker himself would fall victim to his statements. The team from Amsterdam is looking for reinforcements for the attack and in midfield. As a result, it may just be that the 31-year-old Apeldoorner will end up on a side track in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Royal Antwerp is not the only club interested, as Besiktas is on the ropes.
